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One ofMiles Davis’earliest recording sessions. The very first known instance of the famed trumpeter playing in an “open” style, and in a band with legendary tenor saxophonistGene Ammonsand drummerArt Blakey. Need any more be said?Very few jazz albums possess more historical importance and wow-inspiring significance thanBopping the Blues,which documents a 1946 session in which Davis supported a group and two singers,Earl ColemanandAnn Baker, in a splendid bop affair.Yes, it’s got that elusive Holy Grail quality.

Originally released by the UK labelBlack Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends,Bopping the Bluesmarks what are indisputablyDavis’initial open-voiced contributions and a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the man and his music. Helmed byORG Music, this historical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards, resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of this record’s existence.